6th Banbury St Hugh’s Scout Group

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Beavers

For ages 6 to 8 • Try new things. Make new friends.

About Beavers

Beavers is where 6–8 year olds take on new challenges and start to develop independence through a wide variety of activities.

What it's like:

Colony meetings are full of fun – from games and creative projects to outdoor adventures and helping others.

Meeting Times

When: Wednesdays

Time: 18:00–19:00

Where: 6th Banbury (St Hugh’s) Scout Centre

What Beavers Do

Our Programme

Activities include short hikes, cooking on campfires, building dens, and trying out different crafts and skills.

Activity Highlights

Mini-hikes
Campfire cooking
Craft projects
Outdoor games

Beavers Badges & Awards

Beavers can earn lots of different badges as they try new activities and develop new skills!

Chief Scout’s Bronze Award

Complete all Beaver Challenge Awards plus any 4 Activity or Staged Activity Badges of your choice.

Example Badges

Animal Friend
Camp Craft
Hikes Away (staged)
Space

Join Our Beavers Colony

Ready for your child to start their Scouting adventure? Get in touch to find out more about joining our Beavers!

Practical Information

Sessions run weekly for an hour. Beavers need comfortable clothes, a drink bottle, and plenty of energy.

Uniform

Blue Beaver sweatshirt with group scarf, presented at investiture.

Moving On

At about age 8, Beavers move on to Cubs. We help them make the step up with joint activities and a small celebration.

Ready to start the adventure? Get in touch to book your child's taster session!